Dallas Fed Economics
Texas Jobs decline at historic pace from impact of COVID-19
The decrease affected all major metro areas, with the steepest drops coming in El Paso, Fort Worth and Austin, followed closely by Houston, San Antonio and Dallas.
June 18, 2020
Dallas Fed Economics
Texas economic activity sharply falls in wake of COVID-19
Virus containment measures have prompted unprecedented declines in demand and triggered mass layoffs, shaking business and consumer confidence.
May 07, 2020
Dallas Fed Economics
Texas economic activity suddenly contracts in March; outlook worsens due to COVID-19
The economic downturn in Texas has begun, recent data suggest.
March 31, 2020
Dallas Fed Economics
Texas economy building momentum to start year
Growth in the Texas economy picked up at year-end 2019 and accelerated into January and job gains in December were accompanied by service sector growth.
February 06, 2020
Dallas Fed Economics
Texas economy picks up in October; data revisions show weaker 2019 growth
Texas job growth picked up in October, although the energy sector continued to slip and manufacturing activity weakened.
December 19, 2019
Dallas Fed Economics
Texas economy still growing, though pace slows
The regional economy is growing at a slower pace than in recent months, with Texas labor markets remaining tight. Energy activity has declined, and export growth has slowed this year.
November 07, 2019
Dallas Fed Economics
Texas economy keeps growing despite more pessimistic outlook
The regional economy is growing at a moderate pace, and labor markets remain tight. However, the outlook among Texas firms has deteriorated due to concern about tariffs, trade policy uncertainty and slowing global growth.
September 26, 2019
Dallas Fed Economics
Services, construction lead Texas as manufacturing, energy soften
Sluggish growth in manufacturing is attributable to softening demand for durables, which appears tied to a slowing energy sector.
August 08, 2019
Dallas Fed Economics
Trade tensions cloud outlook as Texas experiences moderate growth
The region’s moderate expansion continues, despite a weakening outlook. Job gains were solid in May, with most industries and major metros adding to payrolls, and labor markets remaining historically tight.
June 27, 2019
Dallas Fed Economics
Texas economy rebounds from year-end slowdown, grows at moderate pace
Texas economic activity expanded moderately in the first quarter after downshifting markedly in November and December.
May 09, 2019